International

Throughout the expedition, Venturer Scouts embraced every opportunity with enthusiasm, courage, and a willingness to step beyond their comfort zones. They navigated London through a city-wide game of Monopoly, hiked to Oeschinensee and plunged into its icy alpine waters, stood atop the Swiss Alps at Jungfraujoch, shared culture and friendship with Scouts Türkiye, and undertook service activities in partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

The Gallipoli program became the emotional heart of the tour. Tasmanian youth participated in rehearsals, official readings, and service duties associated with the ANZAC commemorations, contributing across the Dawn Service, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair ceremonies. For many participants, these moments represented the culmination of years of anticipation and preparation. Standing on ground of such profound historical significance brought a deep sense of humility, gratitude, and honour as they represented Scouts Tasmania and Scouts Australia.

“The trip to the birthplace of Scouting, the presentation of the peak awards and meeting other Scouting members from around the world at the island, was truly a very powerful and moving moment for all of us.”

“By standing at that site, we came to realise, that without Scouting, most of the people that were on the trip and even the people here at this meeting, we would possibly never have known or met.  A true connection from over 100 years ago.” 

“We have all come back different young adults, and an understanding that anything is possible if you put your mind to it and “look wide”  Thank you so much for making this trip possible.” – shared by Venturer Scouts, Scouts Tasmania